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Murrell Smith
Profile
George Murrell Smith Jr. is an American politician serving as the 61st Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives. First elected to the House in 2000, he has represented the 67th district since 2001. A member of the Republican Party, Smith previously chaired the House Ways and Means Committee and the Health and Human Services Subcommittee. Throughout his tenure, he has been a vocal advocate for restricting abortion access in South Carolina. A lawyer by profession, Smith practiced as a public defender and private partner before focusing on his legislative career.
Details
- Born
- May 15, 1968 · 58 years old
- Birth place
- Florence, South Carolina
- Education
- Wofford College, University of South Carolina School of Law
- Career
- Public defender, Attorney
